LOL!!! thank you!!!How could I have spent so much time trying to figure something so simple out...works great now.LOL!!! thank you!!!How could I have spent so much time trying to figure something so simple out...works great now.

my top thread keeps breaking and its a brand new neddle but very old thread like maybe 10 years or so. i am extremly new to sewing and i mean extremly new. does thread go bad what am i doing wrong?my top thread keeps breaking and its a brand new neddle but very old thread like maybe 10 years or so. i am extremly new to sewing and i mean extremly new. does thread go bad what am i doing wrong?

AnonymousMar 18, 2008

my top thread keeps on breaking with only a few stitches.my top thread keeps on breaking with only a few stitches.

AnonymousMar 30, 2008

my needle keeps breaking the thread.

never had this problem in all my sewing years ,my needle keeps breaking the thread.
never had this problem in all my sewing years ,

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1. Set the tension on the bobbin.
2. When you thread the upper thread do it with the pressure foot up.
While you are threading give slight tugs to check for snags. If there are snugs you must fix them.
3. Put the pressure foot down and adjust the tension to four. Give a tug. It should have tension but still allow the thread to flow.
(Look at your thread and look for fuzz on the sides. This indicates a bad quality thread. A good choice is embroidery.)
4. Make sure the needle has been installed going the right direction. Usually flat to the front or to the right side.
5. Turn the hand wheel while you hold the needle thread to the front.
The bobbin thread should come above the throat plate in about one turn.
NOW YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEW.
LOOK AT INFORMATION ABOUT BOBBIN TENSION.

1. While threading put the foot up.
2. Give gentle tugs along the way. It should be without feeling any hangups.
3. Wherever the hangup is you must correct. Usually at the tension disc.
4 Sometimes the tension disc is tightening more than the indicator says. It should be about four. You can lower this tension setting until the stitch looks good.
5. You may have to take the tension assembly off and clean it thoroughly and sand any rusted spots.

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs

A sewing machine operator can often help themselves when their machine does not operate properly.Here are some simple instructions, which if properly used can save time and mechanics service calls. TROUBLE;UPPER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;This could be trouble;================Do this;1.Top tension to tight================loosen tension 1 turn2.Machine improperly threaded=========check threading3.Thread twisted on guide post========"4.Thread twisted out of tension======="5.Take up spring bent or broken=======Check action of spring6.Thread jumped off pull off finger===Check threading7.Needle bent or burred===============new needle8.Bad cone of thread==================try another cone TROUBLE;LOWER THREAD KEEPS BREAKING;1.Bobbin tensionspring to tight=======Loosen tension slightly2.Bobbin threaded wrong===============check threading3.Bobbin wound to tight or uneven=====try new bobbin4.lint or thread on bobbin case=======clean inside case5.Lint or thread inside hook==========clean inside hook6.Bobbin case nicked bent or burred===check/change case TROUBLE;MACHINE STARTED SKIPPING STITCHES;1.Needle bent or burred===============change2.Needle set in crooked===============Check3.Thread jumped off take up spring====check threading4.Thread jumped off pull off finger===check threading TROUBLE STITCHES SHOWING LOOPS;1.Forming loops on top of cloth=======Tighten bobbin tension ======================================or loosen top tension.2.forming loops on bottom of cloth====Tighten top tension3.Bobbin placed in case incorrectly===remove and replace4.Bobbin thread slipped from under====check threading oftension===============================bobbin case5.Lint or thread in top tension=======clean between tension discs